Labeling Strategist

Sanofi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Sanofi in Toronto, ON seeks a Labeling Strategist to define and lead global labeling strategy for CCDS, US and EU submissions, and to coordinate cross-functional labeling activities across R&D and regulatory teams.

The role requires deep knowledge of regulatory labeling requirements, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex negotiations with health authorities. You will contribute to global strategies and ensure timely, compliant labeling across products.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharma labeling and regulatory submissions.
• Knowledge of CCDS and EU/US labeling requirements for drugs.
• Ability to coordinate labeling across global teams and functions.
• Strong communication and leadership across matrix environments.
• 3+ years in pharma industry with labeling or regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead labeling strategy for CCDS, US, EU, and WHO documents.
• Coordinate labeling reviews and submissions with regulatory agencies.
• Support global labeling governance and cross-functional labeling working groups.
• Lead responses to health authority questions and maintain labeling compliance.
• Train and mentor team members on CCDS, EU, and US guidance and regulations.

Skills

Labeling strategy

Regulatory affairs

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Education

Physician degree

Pharmacist degree

Veterinarian degree

Life Sciences degree

Job description

Reference no. R2870859 Position title: Labeling Strategist Department: Global Labeling Strategy- R&RBD Location: Toronto, ON

About the job Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.

About Sanofi We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

• Define and Lead Labeling strategy to create or update corporate labeling documents (CCDS, US, EU, WHO) and corresponding patient leaflet for development projects and LCM/marketed products (including TPL for new indications) within the framework of regulatory submissions to obtain new Marketing Authorizations or to update existing Marketing Authorizations, obtain company and/or agency approval.
• Coordination of labeling review and approval throughout the E2E labeling process, which includes preparation of labeling components for submission to regulatory agencies, participation in labeling negotiations with agencies resulting in product approvals or labeling updates, and release of labeling for use throughout the company for development, marketed and LCM products (including complex updates, line extensions, new indications).
• Support cross-functional teams as a labeling expert (within GRAL, GRT and GRA) and contribute to the definition of global regulatory strategies and to the preparation of labeling components of submission dossiers or responses to Health Authorities Chairs multi-disciplinary labeling working groups, presenting labeling proposals and developing/reaching consensus on proposals resulting in presentation of labeling proposals to the Labeling Governance Committee for internal approval of proposed labeling.
• Be a member of Response Teams within procedures for EU and US Procedures including complex issues (e.g. European Arbitration/referrals, or work sharing, PRAC questions (signal detection, Labeling negotiations, Urgent Safety restrictions…) for the maintenance and compliance of existing Marketing Authorizations
• Anticipates any hurdles in implementation and acts to minimize them, informing management as needed
• Coordinate, create and clearly present labeling proposals to Senior Executive Management via Labeling Review Committee
• Assess relevant study reports, pharmacovigilance data (post-marketing) and any other scientific reports required for support labeling proposals.
• Perform labeling competitive/comparator analysis to provide expert- level insights
• Meet established submission timelines and quality standard for labeling deliverables.
• Provide training/mentoring to students, VIEs, or apprentices on CCDS, EU, & US guidance and regulations and strategy to implement into labeling text
• Lead Transversal or process improvement workstreams/projects

About you

• Experience: Knowledge of regulatory and labeling requirements in major markets pertaining to marketing authorization filings for new products or updates to existing marketed products.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of Labeling Team purpose and objectives.
• Strong knowledge of labeling requirements for drugs (CCDS, EU, & US guidance and regulations, drug-device combinations); organizational and networking skills; and ability to coordinate discussions across all levels of the company to reach resolution on labeling topics.
• Knowledge of US and EU regulations and general international regulatory environment, Ability to read and interpret HA regulations and guidance, and relevant company SOPs.
• Proven ability to lead Labeling strategy connecting to regulatory strategy.
• Ability to lead matrix teams, manage up, negotiate, and build consensus on complex topics.
• Strong ability to lead a multidisciplinary labeling working group (Global Regulatory Affairs, Global Pharmacovigilance, Global Medical Affairs, Legal, preclinical and CMC…), provide labeling strategy proposal, negotiate, resolve conflict and build consensus.
• Support local countries as global labeling SME (ie during labeling negotiation, HA discussion, etc…)
• Must be able to construct a Company Response (MAH response) for health authority (EU/US) questions related to labeling.
• Minimum of 3+ years in pharmaceutical industry preferably regulatory affairs or a minimum of 2 years of labeling experience.
• Soft skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, networking skills.
• Situational awareness and leadership skills, problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at short notice.
• Must be able to work with all levels of associates and direct management within the Company (domestic/international) and demonstrate good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Highly detail oriented, strong analytical and organization skills, project management skills, self-starter, leadership skills, critical thinking required, strong ability to network and coordinate discussions across all levels of the company to reach resolution on labeling topics.
• Technical skills: Ability build/learn scientific knowledge (e.g. statistics, disease area) to improve agility and work across therapeutic areas.
• Enhanced ability to search for public data on labeling elements and regulatory strategy (enabling digital capabilities)
• Education: Education: Physician, Pharmacist, Veterinarian, Academic, Research or bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences Degree.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.
• This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

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We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.

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The salary range for this position is: 127,000.00 - 177,000.00 (Includes target bonus) Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefits programs, and additional benefits information can be found through the (CA)LINKOR (US) LINK.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante: 127,000.00 - 177,000.00 (Comprend le bonus cible) La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, du lieu de travail et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise, et des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées via le lien

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world's leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.